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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

The Characteristic white color Of milk
has been attributed to diiTcrcst causes.
The National Live Stock journal claims
that it is due to the casine in the milk.
But milk is not generally Of pure white
color. 1t varies in respect to shades as it
does in richness 10y breed and feed, the
latter sometimes giving different and very
decided hucs. As affected by breed the
Guernseys give it the deepest yellow.
Their milk, ike their butter is sometimes
so deeply tinged as to approximate an
orange red. The Jerseys, the Brttanys,
the Kerrys and the Devons all give milk
of high color, while the Dutch Ayrshires
and ShGthorns turn out a paler product
when all are living upon similar food
The cause Of this difference is not easy to
explain in positive way.
1t is matter Of common observation
among dairymen that the yellow color IN
the flowers Of yellow daisy and of dande-
kon when i'm fdll blossom is carried direct
ly int the mill, and gives intensity to its
yellow shade and to the butter made from
1t. Carrots are well known to act in the
same way and are often employed to give
a deeper color to milk and butter The
juices Of other plants which have de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
Want to Break the Pool.

pirrsBUDG, Pa, Jan. 1.-The small coal
operators in the third and fourth Mononga-
hea pools are trying to devise a scheme by
combining with the miners for the purpose
Oh breaking up the Pittsburg and Southern
pool, composed of a half dozen extensive OPP
orators who propose controlling prices at
Louisville and points below in order to cover
the losses they suffer ut Cincinnati through
competition with Kanawha operators. The
scheme proposed is for the miners to refuse
t. loa coal for Louisville and below at less
than three cents per bushel. a majority Of
to miners have already agreed to the propo-
sition. Should the pool comply with the de-
msnds the miners will ask for another adj
vance, keeping this up until the pool is de-
stroyed. The check weighmen controversy
i, also to be revived. a mass meeting OF
miners will be held to consider the matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
PENNSYlVANlA,S POOL.
ono witness Tells What He Knows About
tho Big Monopoly.

tho Big Monopoly.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IAN examination
in the trunk line and coal pool case was held
in the common pleas court A large number
of railroad men were present. Attorney
neral Cassidy conducted the case for the
commonwealth. Joseph S. Harris, president
OF the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company
was the only witness He testified that he at
tended several meetings in December, 1884,
and January, 1885, at which plans were dis
cussed for an apportionment of the coal trade,
but that owing to tho refusal of some COM
panies to accept their allotment the scheme
was not then consummated A conference
committee was appointed, however, to confer
with the refractory companies, and Mt a
meeting held in New York on March 81,
1856, it was announced that the Pennsylvania
ana Erie companies would como into the
pool.
Mr. Harris read the minutes of the meeting
which showed that those present agreed tc
advance tho price of coal % cents per ton,
AM in case the shipment exceeded the allot-
mont to pay ~ cents per ton for each ton SC
shipped, the amount to be DIVIDED among the
p...ties to the arrangement When month
later Mr. Harris said it was agreed to base
/ the tonnage Of 1856 on the tonnage of 1881
/ the Pennsylvania and Erie com yanies refused
to abide by the agreement.
In response to questions by Attorney Gen.
t. al Cassidy as to whether stll further ad
vances in the price of coal were not ordered
at certain times by the pool Mr.. H1rris said
/ he couldn't tell, and the meeting was ad
iourned until Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
Growing Bulbs in Water.

The present is n good time to grow
bulbs in hyacinth glasses for indoor deco
ration. The dark colored glasses are best,
and single haycinths and narcissus the
favoritc bulbs. Place one bslb in each
glass so that it will barely touch the
water and set in IA dark place. As soon
as the roots have made fair growth cX-
pose the glasses and their contents to the
light. Put into the water, after the bulbs
have begun to grow II little, sulphatc of
ammonia. Change the water Us it be-
comes impure and keep the glass sutli-
GENTLY full, so that the bulb will always
touch the water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
One Riotcr Convicted.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 1.-The jury in the Bay
View riot case sent in word shortly after 8
o'clock in the afternoon that they had come
to an agreement. The judge and the lawyers
were hastily summoned and the jury called
in. The jury announced that they had found
BonSel and Datka not guilty, and GondelI
guilty as indicted. Judge Sloan, contrary to
his general way of doing, discharged the jury
without passing sentence upon the defendant.
Judge Sloan has session of court to attend
ut Waukesna that will probably consume all
mis- time up to Feb. 8. After that he will pass
sentence upon Gondek, as the clerk of the
court stated. Perhaps Judge Sloan will adj
journ at some convenient day at Waukesha
before that time and pass sentence upon
Gondek after having notified the clerk
The easou why Judge Sloan has co included
to do 80 is unknown here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

In a statement of experiments made at
Aurora, Ills, forming part of Professor
Riley's report to the department Of agri-
culture is described Il bee proof house in
which three colonies Of bees brought
nearly to the starvation point were con-
fined with twenty different varieties of
grapes on plates. The test was continued
for thirty days. The bees showed no
more disposition to attack thin skinned
grapes than the other, AS long as the
skin remained whole they did not harm
the grapes When the skin was broken
by violence they partOok Of the exposed
juice. This experiment comedies with
others made in the same direction in its
results, viz, bees do not attack unbroken
or whole grapes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
Pigeons for Ornament and Use.

Pigeons are every year now being
valued more and more, not only as orna-
mental birds in the fancy breeds but as
furnishing an exceedingly delicate article
of food. When reared for profit pigeons
must be comfortably housed over the
stable or some outbuilding or in u house
specially built for their occupancy, where
they will he secure from cats, rats and
weasels and where the owner has access
at all times to their nests. The loft or
room i; subdividcd by lath work parti-
tons into as many apartments as are
desirable. The main thing is to secure
cleanliesi, provide abundant and varied
food and furnish suitable nests. In
and about large cities the raising of
squads for market is an important in
dustry. Large lofts are hired at II merely
nominal price and the pigeons permitted
to forage in the streets at will. The
result is large number of squads are pro-
duced for sale at an exceedingly small
cost. Pigeons begin breeding at the age
of nine months and breed every month in
the year, except in the cold weather
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
flSHERMAN'S LUCK,
What the Year 1886 Brought to tho
Craft


GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. This wear has
been an Improbable as we'll as disastrous
one to fishermen, and scarcely does a year
pass but what tho fishing industry here is at
tended with great loss of life although
brighter prospects are looked for in the flu.
ture. Tho loss this year has exceeded the
average. The figures show a total loss of 26
vessels, OF IL tonnage of l75 1876, valued at
Sl52, 300, and insured for Sll9,23 The num-
Der OF lives lost is 1877. The Christmas and
New Years gales have proved very dis
astrous. Tho losses from Dec to March
numbered II vessels, three of these with q
crew Of l.! men, while "A others lost their
lives visiting travis, or were washed over
board, This loss of &C lives and nearly 500. e
OOO worth of property in such short space
was a sad feature of the winter
Fourteen women are left widows and
thirty five children fatherless. Three other
crews not notCd above have been lost since
March, two on the banks and one in the
Greenland fisheries. OF the l37 lost three
were drowned in the Gloucester harbor, and
two in Boston harbor, four died from natural
causes, and from The result of an accident on
shipboard. 1t is rarely that Decemb
passes without the loss of a fishing vessel, but
as yet no loss has been reported But ono
vessel has been lost in the Grand bank hall
but fishery, while the losses in the haddock
fisheries have been the greatest in any
branch. The tabulation of the years losses
is as follows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

Poultry designed for market presents
the best appearance when killed by cut
ting through the roof of the mouth to the
brain with sharp pointed knife. Dry
picking is required in many markets and
as n rule dry picked fowls gain the high
est prices. Fowls are generally drawn
but not alWay.; this point must be de-
cided by the requirements of the special
market in which the birds are to be sold.
The successful marketing of fowls, says
The Poultry World, requires just three
things
/. That the fowls should be in prime
condition.
2. That they should be neatly dressed.
B. That the special requirements Of the
market in which they are to be sold
should be strictly complied with.
If these three requirements are met the
fowls will bring the highest market prices
and the seller will always find that his
poultry will be in demand; if they are
neglected they will bring reduced price
and the seller will find difficulty in dispos-
ing of them even at any price. "What is
worth doing at all is worth doing Well'
certainly applies to marketing fowls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
Iron NIoldcrs' onion.

CINCINNArI, Jan. 1.-The executive board
of the International Iron Molders' Union of
North America has completed ito semi-annual
session James P. Hooley, of Troy, n. Y,
was appointed organizer at $3.50 a day and
expenses. The state district meetings will be
held as follows: Ohio, Jan i, at Columbus
Illinois, Jan. 4; Indiana, Jan. $ New York
and Kansas, Jan IS. All the state district
associations viii elect delegates to the next
international convention, which meets in St.
Louis in July, lsSS. The basis of represents
ton is ono delegate to every POO molders in
the state
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
LOG cABIN PIGEON HOUSE.

1t often occurs however, that persons
do not care to make n business Of raising
pigeons, but wish only to keep one or two
ornamental varieties, in which case it is
well to make the cotes or houses contrib
ute to the ornamentation of the grounds
The above engraving represents II pigeon
house of simple construction and attrac-
tive appearance, 1t is made of round and
half round sticks of uniform size, which
having been dried with the bark on are
tackled upon box made for the purpose
The dove COtcs Ousht TO be frequently
cleaned, and it is IL wise plan to paint
them white that color being very attrac-
tive to the birds and contributing to retain
them when new cotcs are made. 4 slip
of wood should be placed in front of each
cell for the pigeons to sit and COO on.
Pigeons are fond Of all the grains, but
wheat and cracked corn are perhaps most
largely employed in feeding them, with
occasional rutiOns of crushed oyster shells
and pounded mortar. Pigeons may be
trained to return to their houses after
they have INDUCED in an hour or two's
flight by shrill loud and prolonged
whistle; after they have attended to the
call some favorite food should be given
them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

If you want a pleasing and interesting
object ON your mantel shelf try growing
an oak tree in IA bulb glass Suspend an
acorn by IA thread within half an inch of
the surface of some rain water contained
in Il hyacinth glass, and permit it to re-
main undisturbed few months, when il
will burst and throw down root into the
water and shoot upward its straight and
taperng stem with beautiful green leaves.
These miniature trees live but few
months, but during that time afford con
siderable interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

MACON, Tia, Jan IA representative of
the United Press has interviewed Secretary
Lamar, and with the utmost delicacy queried
as to the authenticity of.the newspaper para
graphs TO his coming marriage, He re-
piled as follows: You are at liberty to an.
nounce that there exists an engagement be
tween Mrs Holt and myself, but | canno,
say when the ceremony will take place; ii
may be the coming spring or winter Nc
definite date having been named for Score
tarv Lanar's return to Washington, lends
points to the gossip of his intimate friends
that the ceremony will take place within q
few DAYS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
A Judge Fell Dead.

CoTULLA, Tex, Jan l-Wmle conduct
Ing the examination of the witnesses in the
ease Of Sheriff McKinney's murder, Juice
Harwood fell from his seat 10 the door dea l.
Il - believed death was caused from an oyrr-
dose OF morphine, Fifteen hundred dollars
reward is offered for the apprehension of
sheriff McKinney's murderers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

Among the many annoying vices horses
indulge in is that of crib biting and wind
sucking While this is at first but a
vicious habit its ultimate effect is to in
jure both strength and condition, breaking
or wearing of the front teeth making the
animal old before his time and sometimes
rendering it difficult for him to Craze.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
A Factory Wrecked.

DENVER, Colo, Jan by the explosion
of the boiler in the engine room Kendall &
stewards mattrass manufactory, three EN-
ployes f. ii. Hicks James Hall and William
Eiser, were dangerously injured The en-
CINE room was wrecked and two brick walls
orn out. The sewing girls on the floor above
had narrow escape from death, After the
explosion fire broke out in the debris but it
was promptly extinguished. The total loss
viii be $l2, 900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

LoNDoN, Jan THE Standard says that
Mr. Gladstone will not assent to a reunion Of
the Unionists and Liberals, unless it be agreed
that the bill for the government Of Ireland
shall precede the land bill, and that sepa-
rate parliament shall be granted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07
FARM AND GARDEN.
PROGRESSIVE AGRlCULTUPE-lN THE
DAlRY-DRESSlNG POULTRY.

Vow Science Aids Tarmcrs-pigcons and
Their Cotcs--Circ cuting Ninda
Sucker Uorsc--C urinu, Plant Hccora-
tions-Cutting Up Hog.
The carcass of hog is first properly
divided by splitting down the backbone
Into two sides after which the sides may
be economically cut as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-07

s-1HHuIr1lz .--.. GOO --2-i-'- 4i',f co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02
The resolution praising Senator Cul

The resolution pralsing Senator Gull
lom for his effort in behalf of the
interstate commerce bill was shelved in
the lower house of the legislature last
week by being referred to the committee
on federal relations, in doing which the
house acted rather more sensible than the
senate. The legislature might be engaged
in better business than in pushing any
body's boom. If, however, it must inter-
fere in federal affairs, it is hard to see
why Congressman Regain should not be
included in the thanks extended. 1t is
undeniable that he is the original inter-
state commerce man, and, in fact, has al
most patent on the idea. Cullom is
only an intruder, squatter. as it were,
upon a field preempted by Reagan.
Moreover. would it not be just as we'll to
wait awhile and see how the measure OPP
crates before thanking anybody? At its
best it is an experiment and one, too, that
is looked upon doubtfully by many
thoughtful persons. Just what effect it
will have, or even what it means are just
now unknown qualities. Even its advo>
Gates have given two or three different
and contradictory interpretations 10
several sections of the bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Feb. 1.-The state
senate Tuesday confirmed the nominations of
Charles Deere, of Rock Island; A. W King
land, Of Cook; Daniel Ross, of La Sale; p
Il. Day, of Saugamon, and Bert Stewart
OF Chicago, as a board of labor statistics. A
resolution was offered providing for ascer-
tanning the names and what is due the mem
bars Of a body of troops known as Gen.
Swifts Cairo expedition of 1861, who have
never been compensated for their service
A resolution was referred proposing con-
stituuonal amendment providing for the
government of the county of Cook and the
city Of Chicago The bill ceding the locks
and dams on the Illinois river to the gen
eral government and providing for Logan
monument were passed Bills wars pre-
sented in the house requiring employers to
furnish seats to female employees: requiring
all whisky offered for sale to be two yelrE
and nine months old; regulating the state
evil service; appropriating sl3S, 900 for the
militia; to consolidate the supreme court al
Springfield; requiring all railway trains tt
stop ut every station
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02
THE BOYCOTT ON ARMOUR.
Nearly 500 Chicago Firms Involved in the
Move.

CHICAGO, Feb 2-The Times says:
THE Knights of Labor are reck-
'essly pursuing their intention to ex
terminate P D. Armour, and District assem-
bly, No. "a has placed boycott on e65 local
of this kind is stupendous, and it is one of
the most important ever made on the part Of
the knights since the establishment of their
organization. They recognize in him the
power that crushed them in the stock-yarjs
strike, and by forcing him to succumb they
think would only be exercising justifa-
BILE retaliatory measures. They do not care so
much about the other Influential
packers, but in Mr.. Armour they
say they have found an avowed enemy
TO their cause and in the hops of crush
ing him they have not only boycotted his
firm throughout the country. but they now
propose to treat similarly those wholesale
and retail dealers who purchase and sell his
products. Charles F. Selb. secretary of dis
trict assembly No u. has been the recipient
of reports Systematically made, giving the
names and addresses of those who deal in
Armour meats In some instances details
are given as to what time Mr.. Armour 5
wagons delivered the goods at certain stores,
and the list apparently has been very care
fully prepared, and embraces DO firms"
Mr.. Armour on being seen said he had no
fear that the knights of Labor could seri-
ously injure his business by this move. II
his meats were good and cheap there was
plenty of people who would buy them in
spite Of the boycott
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02
A CANADIAN INVASION.
Boston Captured by snowshoe Club
Fishy Humor

Fishy Humor.
BosroN, Feb. 2.-The LssiTrappeurs show
shoe club of Montreal arrived here Tuesday
and were entertained by the city officials
At banquet rendered to the club Tuesday
night, Mayor Beaugrand, of Montreal, re-
ferred to the fisheries troubles and expressed
the hope that the disagreement would be
amicably adjusted When Governor Ames
arrived he presented him with pair of
snowshoes and a floral escutcheon Of the
Canadian club. "Your excellency," said
Mayor Beaugrand, 81 present you these in
behalf of the Canadian club, and when YOU
come to Canada TO settle the fishery question
may you have flowers in your hand and
snowshoes on your feet"
During the parade of the snow -shoers
Mayor O'Brien held reception for the Off
GERS of the club at the city hall. He made a
speech of welcome, which was responded to
by Mayor Beaugrand of Montreal, who said
he regarded it as a good thing to have the
citizens of the two countries exchange civil
as well as mercantile relations Mayor
O'Brien, in replying, remarked: 81 have no
doubt that while you are In Boston you will
be entertained with all the delicacies of the
season, avoiding, as far as possible, fish din
ners.r Laughter and applausel The band
then played Hail Columbia" after which
the visitors departed for the state house
When they had been presented to Governor
Ames the latter asked Sergeant-at- Arms
Adams to show the visitors the old Goldfish
IN the hall 81 want you to see," said the
governor, that Massachusetts, people still
believe in fish" Mayor Beaugrand thanked
his excellency for the courtesy extended to
them, and said that once when the Canadi-
ans came down into this country on snow
shoes it meant war, but now it means peace
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. Alt noon Tuesday
the property, franchises and rights of the
Southern Telegraph company were sold at
public auction in this city. The bidding
started up lively, and the offers jumped up
rapidly at the rate of 5000 clip, until it
reached s45U, 900, and was knocked down a,
this price to j. B. Pace and John s Wise
Of this city, and associates Edward Sto%es
Of New York was the next highest bidder,
but he stopped at sts5,000 A United Press
reporter saw Mr.. Pace after the sale. AMI
asked him if the Western Union had any IN
terest in the purchase He replied that the
pure hasers intended TO secure a charter and
run the concern as an independent institn
ton. When asked whether or not the MI
tual Union Telegraph company was inter
ssted, Mr.. Pace declined TO speak definitely.
He said, however, that it woull be sixty
lays before the payment Wouli be COM
pleted, and that full notice would be given
The Mutual Union Of the action Of the COM
many
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-02

THOSE mlssnthropIc persons who Ia
meut the good old times and insist
that the world is constantly growing
aworse should read Gladstone's recent ar
ticle in reply to the gloomy views ex
pressed in Tennyson's new Locksley hall
The old but cheerful statesman brings
forward an astonishing array of facts to
show that the world generally, and Eng
land in particular, are much better off
than they were fifty years ago. Here is
part of the record: Slavery abolished :;
criminal code reformed; poor law abuses
swept away; mining aud other labor evils
lessenedi smuggling stopped BY corec~
ton of fiscal follies;' educational adj
vsntsges extended to the poor; guarau>
teed protection for savings; cheap post
age. special tax lifted from the press,
making newspapers cheap; monopoies
struck down; franchise extended and
ballot made secret; admission to parlla
hiCut lICtu nun piOpSItN Vu1I'HCdtluu .
old universities opened to all; non-con
formist church rates put away; oath not
required of those not believing in it, few
er hours of work, increased wages and
cheaper living; title of tenant to what he
adds to value of land made good: reduce
ton of expenses of parliamentary cleo
tions and decline in corruption; women
admitted to new public duties and great
er equality under the laws; elective
principles applied to municipal corpora
tons; civil.service reform, promotion by
merit instead of purchase in the army
and navy; abolition of flogging in the
army; press-gsng abolished; mail rem :
dered inviolate; increased morality and
gentleness, gross aud cruel sports stopped
swearing and duell!ng discounteuanced
better dwellings for the poor multipli-
cation of charities; commerce augmented
five-f0ld; crime diminished, etc. etc.